Company Description

In a complex and ever-changing world, we’re the ones who get it done. CEDA is where resourcefulness meets inventiveness, where experience meets innovation and where challenges inspire world-class solutions. With over 50 years of hands-on experience, our skilled workforce takes on the toughest industrial projects with determination, ingenuity and a results-driven approach—always with safety at the forefront.

We help industries thrive by delivering reliable industrial and environmental services that maximize production, mitigate risk and prevent costly outages. Powered by cutting-edge technologies, CEDA provides more than 120 specialized services and cost-effective solutions across North America, creating exceptional value for our clients.

We are committed to putting the right people, in the right place, at the right time while offering an inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, CEDA has opportunities for you!

Job Description

CEDA is looking for an experienced and detail-driven Project Controls Specialist to join our team, based out of our Fort McKay Industrial Park location. As part of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the successful execution of projects by delivering accurate Cost forecasting, scheduling, cost control, and project progress reporting.

This role is ideal for a self-motivated financial and project management professional with a strong understanding of project lifecycles, keen analytical skills, and a commitment to optimizing performance in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. If you're passionate about driving efficiency, ensuring project alignment, and delivering actionable insights, apply now!

What we offer:

• Excellent benefits and matching pension contribution starting on your first day!
• Monday to Friday schedule, working 40 hours per week
• Variety: changing work scopes from one day to the next – there is always a new challenge
• Join a team that values collaboration, supports each other, and works together to keep things moving forward!
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects with unique challenges and opportunities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the development of preliminary estimates, budgets, schedule, scope change, and resource requirements with operations input.
• Track project performance, from bid, through execution and final billing and close out.
• Responsible for month end close including PO reviews, cost accruals, fixed-price project revenue recognition and accrual in compliance with accounting standards, budget reporting and monthly forecast requirements.
• Work directly with operational teams and provide support in project control related areas including cost, construction progress and schedule compliance.
• Support the team in continuous improvement initiatives and tracking.
• Coordinates with functional groups such as Finance, Engineering, Business Services, QC, and HSE to ensure project success.
• Provide clear communication and regular reports for project progress and contract performance
• Monitor projects for contract performance with support from the Business Services team.
• Assist with the implementation and progress of Client's Project Control initiatives applying knowledge of rules of credit.
• Use spreadsheets and scheduling tools to track and forecast progress across multiple projects, identifying potential cost overruns, scope creep, and margin erosion early and analyzing variance from expectation.
• Use data such as timesheets, material costs, contractor costs and indirect costs to accurately track spending per project against budget
• Other duties as assigned.

Role Specifications:

• Minimum of 2 years in a Project Controls Specialist, Project Accountant or similar role is required. Accounting/Finance Diploma is considered an asset.

• Experience in the Mechanical Services or Construction Industry.

• Knowledge of project management principles, concepts, practices, processes and expectations along with change management processes.

• Proven ability to manage costs across multiple projects for $10M+ annual budget.

• Highly proficient in the MS Office Suite of products (Word, Excel) and Power BI.

• Able to provide a negative result on pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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